jakugon
A Life Dedicated to Brush and Dharma Jakugon, born in Okayama, Japan in 660 as a poet and Buddhist monk, represents a fascinating intersection of artistic expression and spiritual devotion within the Nara period. While precise details of his early life remain elusive—a common characteristic for figures from this era—his enduring legacy rests upon a single, profoundly influential poem: ‘Chinese Poem Extolling a Reclusive Lifestyle,’ pe…
The Lifeline
Scroll through jakugon's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups jakugon's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
